Cramps after starting T

[alex408]

I started T 9 months ago and haven't had a period since.  However, over the past 4 or 5 months I've been getting what feels like menstrual cramps and other menstrual symptoms about the time that I would have typically had my period.  It has also been getting worse as each month passes.  Anyone else experience this?  I thought that maybe my T levels were low but the tests came back just a tiny bit high (My doc said it was probably because my previous injection was somewhat close to the date of the blood work)

[Jamie-o]

Yep.  I've had exactly the same experience.  Cramps, but no period,and T levels a touch high.  Could be the result of T turning to E, but I really don't know. 

[alex408]

hm that's interesting.  Maybe I should get my dosage lowered slightly.

some friends suggested getting a pap smear but I'd like to avoid that at all costs lol

[Lex]

I'm not sure, but I heard that having too much T in your system can have reversed effects.. Maybe you should talk to your doc about lowering your dosage a bit?
Just a thought though.
I'm 2 months on T and still have cramps and a period  But it's not nearly as bad as it used to be 
Good luck!

[JakeDenver]

Ive been on T 11 weeks now and I dont have a period. I get cramps the day before my next injection thats about it. You should probably get another blood test. Its probably not healthy.

[Carson]

I have been on T for 3 and a half months and only got a period the week after I started T and then not after that. I do get cramps once in awhile but attributed it to everything starting to shut down? But my T levels came back really high so maybe it is converting to estrogen and just not causing a period? My dose is being lowered so maybe that will help.

[Benjamin]

Alex and Jamie -

Yep, the EXACT same thing is happening to me.  I've been on T almost 2 years.  Since Jan., I've had all the symptoms of a period (occurring every 28 days) but no period.  T tested very high -- but LH, FSH and estrogen tested very low.
 
Ben

[alex408]

Carson & Ben,
I've been trying to send you guys private messages but I can't find the create message function that the Help sections mentions.  Can you send one to me? I need to ask you both a question

[LordKAT]

You need one more post. At 15 you can send PM and have an avatar as well as some other benefits

[alex408]

Ohhhh ok.  Well hope this works

[alex408]

I just got the results back from another blood test.  Turns out my liver function and hemoglobin levels were both elevated.  My doctor lowered my dose

[Carson]

I just started on my lower dose yesterday so we will see if the cramps go away or worse if the period comes back.